INQUIRY

Integrating Eastern
and Western Values

We are HWA.

International Schools in Singapore

HWA is an international school dedicated to develop principled global citizens with intercultural perspectives and a passion for lifelong learning.
A International Schools in Singapore - HWA International School was established in 2006 as the Chinese culture school in Singapore, formerly known as Chinese International School, continues to uphold the global vision that integrates Eastern and Western values, through the International Baccalaureate (IB) philosophy.

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3 - 12 years old

Primary Years Programme

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11 - 16 years old

Middle Years Programme

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16 - 19 years old

Diploma Programme

A day in their school life. Join us going through a day in the life of a HWA student.
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Why Parents Choose Us

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Every teacher who works with us is fully qualified and trained in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

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All classrooms are equipped with IT infrastructure designed to assist teachers and to enhance the learning experience for students across all ages.

Find Out More About HWA Kindergarten

Understand how a preschool with IB education in HWA can make a difference in laying a strong foundation for your child.

The IB PYP Program At HWA

Learning multiple languages can be most effective during children’s early years of education. In HWA, the PYP (Primary Years Program) aims to nurture lifelong confident inquirers and confident communicators in both English and Chinese languages.

Approaches To Learning Workshop (ATL)

Find out how students in HWA learn critical 21st century skills through ATL workshops conducted in collaboration with EduNexis.

Making Learning Fun And Authentic

An example of how HWA’s PYP makes learning authentic and helps students apply their learning to real world issues.
THROUGH THE IB PHILOSOPHY
We are a very niche, community-based academy. Our modest student body and class sizes allow us to focus not only on everyday operations, but also on each and every student.
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Multicultural Diversity

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IB Academic Programme

At HWA International School, we aim to develop students to be:

Active bilingual learners

Internationally minded

Caring and principled members of the community

Equipped with the knowledge and skills to live a meaningful life

We want our students to embrace values in accordance with the IB Organization’s mission:

“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.”

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City Campus ( for K2-G3)

One-North Campus ( for G3-G12)

Learn More About Your Child’s Exciting Learning Opportunities at HWA

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As an international school with a complete IB International Baccalaureate teaching system, HWA established a school philosophy of tolerance and understanding towards cultural differences from all over the world since its inception. Our faculty members come from over 15 countries/regions and possess degrees and teaching experience from leading global institutions. Here, we provide them with opportunities to showcase their valuable teaching experience and interact with students on a teaching platform to share their practices.

HWA is committed to providing personalized educational experiences for full-time students by maintaining small class sizes. Our aim is to achieve a student-to-teacher ratio of no more than 1:24, currently operating at a ratio lower than 1:15. This commitment ensures that our teachers can closely interact with each full-time student, understanding their academic progress, emotional states, and social interactions. Such an environment guarantees personalized attention and support from teachers in both academic and extracurricular activities. At HWA, small class sizes mean full-time students receive customized guidance in all areas, including sports and extracurricular programs, facilitating holistic development tailored to each student’s needs.

The IB curriculum is one of the most established educational programs globally, standardized and managed by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) based in Geneva, Switzerland. All IB courses are tailored according to the IB learner profile, representing the ten attributes valued by IB World Schools.

The IB curriculum is divided into four programs:

Primary Years Program (PYP): Designed specifically for students aged 3-12 years, based on six interdisciplinary themes like ‘Who We Are’, ‘How the World Works’, and ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’. PYP is highly adaptable to local contexts and encourages inquiry-based learning within individual subject areas.

Middle Years Program (MYP): Offered to students aged 11-16, featuring eight subject groups, each with a minimum of 50 hours. The focus of MYP is to encourage students to learn through practical experiences and connect their learning to the real world.

Diploma Program (DP): Suitable for students aged 16-19, DP consists of six subject groups and five core elements: Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay. The program also includes an independent research project and a community service project. DP results are used for university admissions.

In addition to these core curriculums, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities (CCAs), including sports, music, arts, and various interest clubs. Notably, we provide a series of activities related to Chinese culture, such as Guzheng, Tea Ceremony, and Calligraphy, aimed at deepening students’ understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. These activities not only enrich the students’ learning experience but also facilitate their holistic personal development beyond academic achievements.

We are a forward-looking modern institution that advocates holistic teaching methods and lifelong learning. In the classroom, our teachers not only guide the curriculum, but also actively encourage students to participate, cooperate, challenge what they have learned from textbooks, and apply it flexibly to real life situations.